SHAWNEE HIGH SCHOOL

Shawnee High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Shawnee CUSD 84 school district, located in Wolf Lake, IL with about 93 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Shawnee High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shawnee High School, located in the rural community of Wolf Lake, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education facility for the Shawnee Community Unit School District #84. As a small, public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the surrounding agricultural and residential landscape of Union County. It is designed to foster a close-knit learning environment, prioritizing personalized attention and strong community relationships, which are common hallmarks of educational institutions in smaller, rural Illinois districts.

Academically and extracurricularly, Shawnee High School focuses on providing its students with a foundational curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education or the workforce. While the school operates with a smaller student population compared to larger urban districts, it offers traditional high school programming, including core subject requirements, elective opportunities, and athletics. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing pride in its identity as a "Shawnee Redskin" and maintaining a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between student development and the needs of the rural Wolf Lake area.

For more information, contact Shawnee High School at (618) 833-5307 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.